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CVS CarePass members enjoy free same- or next-day delivery.

Fickle Consumers? CVS Prescribes its CarePass Paid Loyalty Program

When asked the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of CVS, chances are good that…

Features October 12
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Gem Shopping Network (GSN) uses fractional payments from SplitIt to make the purchase process more flexible for consumers buying high-ticket, fine jewelry.

How GSN Makes Buying Fine Jewelry Friction-Free and Fiscally Responsible

Fractional payments powered by SplitIt make buying fine jewelry from Gem Shopping Network easier for consumers.

Features October 11
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Liquid Death has taken the world by storm. But what is really driving the brand's growth? We explore the strategies and tactics that have made a splash.

Inside Liquid Death’s Killer Growth Playbook

For some, Liquid Death represents an exciting and inspiring example of a CPG brand rewriting the rules of…

Features October 6
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Competition has never been fiercer at retail.

NBCU Exclusive: What One of the World’s Biggest Media Companies Sees Ahead for Retail

As one of the largest media and entertainment companies in the world, NBCUniversal is also one of the…

Features October 4
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New Gen Z research from MG2 reveals how these consumers embrace technology, values and community in their brick-and-mortar shopping experiences.

What Gen Z Expects from In-Store Experiences: Shared Values and Community Connections

Even though “digitally native” is on the short list for describing Gen Z, its members are most certainly…

Features October 4
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Two Ebay sellers featured in the company's new Small Business Report.

How Ebay is Separating Itself from the Marketplace Pack with a Focus on ‘Enthusiasts’

As it marks its 28th year in business, Ebay finds itself in a vastly different world than the…

Features October 3
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Mall of America Adds Body-Worn Cameras to its Security ‘Layers’

Security issues are top-of-mind with retailers: theft and threats of violence in retail locations are making headlines, including…

Features October 2
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Search behavior is changing, here's how brands can respond.

What Shifts in Online Search Behavior Really Mean for Brands

We’ve all heard the stat — more shopping searches now start on sites like Amazon or TikTok than…

Features September 28
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New research from Infillion highlights dramatic shifts in consumers' shopping journey.

Exclusive: New Research Highlights How Brands Can Capture Today’s Always-On Shopper

It started with COVID, and it hasn’t stopped — consumer shopping behaviors continue to rapidly shift even as…

Features September 27
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